As a coach preparing for a tournament I feel that I do more preparation than I ever did as a player. As a player, I never ensured I went to bed early or ate a good meal the night before a big tournament. As a coach, I always ensure that I go to bed at a reasonable time and that I am as mentally prepared for the next day as possible.
The evening before a tournament begins, I sit on the couch going through as many situations as possible in my head that could arise. I think about line-ups and rotations. I think about witty things to say in time-outs. Back when I used to play volleyball I know I never used to put this much preparation into tournaments…but I can only imagine what my team(s) could’ve accomplished had we paid more attention to tournament preparation!
Go here for some great ideas on how to prepare for tournaments. This example is preparing you for a pool tournament…but the fundamentals are the same! Take a look and apply it to your game or your team!
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